How did a twelve-inch boa constrictor become a household pet and how did Kelly feel about it?

Booker bought a twelve-inch boa constrictor at the pet store and a white mouse to feed it. The neighborhood kids all came over to watch the snake eat the mouse. Kelly locked her door and stuffed a towel under her door. When her father came home, she demanded that he make Booker take the snake back. A compromise was reached and the snake was moved to the basement.